Memorial Day started with the promise of nice weather to finish my perennial plantings, but by the time I headed outside, the rain began to fall and continued the rest of the day. It seemed the perfect opportunity to try a couple of planned projects that were quick and as easy as can be.
First, I had pinned a project to my Pinterest gardening board here and was inspired to add this sweet garden marker to my lavender, so it wouldn't be mistaken for a weed during the clean up process. I loved the idea of using a sharpie marker instead of paint to write on the rock. I happen to have a lot of rocks in my garden from Lake Michigan, so I found one that was the perfect size and shape. It also needed to be smooth enough to write on and the sharpie maker was the perfect tool for the project. Simple and sweet in my garden.
Second, I needed a quick update to my front door for the summer, but wanted something different than the usual wreath. I found this lovely metal container at Michaels and filled in with natural looking green berries. It is a different look and I am happy with its impact from the street.
Two rainy day projects that make a pretty statement on my front door and in my garden. Our backyard barbecue may have been rained out, but it still was a creative and productive day.
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Love your front door arrangement!!!Positively elegant!
ReplyDeleteLove your front door creation . . .Very nice!
ReplyDeleteLove the green berries for you door:) Great idea for the rock project! Have a blessed week, HUGS!
ReplyDeleteOh I love your front door decoration - very pretty!
ReplyDeleteHugs to you!
Your front door decoration is beautiful! sandie
ReplyDeleteReally like the front door arrangement!
ReplyDeleteI love your front door project! That is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteLove your front door decoration and a great idea for a garden marker!
ReplyDeleteCute! What a smart idea to use a Sharpie, that is perfect!
ReplyDeleteJenna
I love the plant markers, I think I might try that also. The front door decoration is beautiful - and a nice change from a wreath!
ReplyDeleteI love your metal door basket ~ what a nice change from a wreath. Plus you can change it easily for the season.
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Love the plant markers, so cute and a great idea!
ReplyDeleteI love that idea too for the rock marker. How simple!
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Love it! I'll have to keep my eyes out next time I'm there. Thank you for sharing at our Pinteresting Party!
ReplyDeleteWhat a smart idea with the Sharpie! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Nici
I like the rock markers. Really clever and they won't be blown away either. Best wishes, linda
ReplyDeleteHello Vicki, I wish we'd had more rain - it is now hot, humid and dry - love the idea of using the stones to help those know what NOT to weed! Also, a great idea to use the Sharpie - the door decor is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
Kathy